Several schools in the Highlands County School District in Sebring, Fla., had religious assemblies scheduled for Oct. 5 until FFRF Staff Attorney Stephanie Schmitt put a stop to it with …
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The Freedom From Religion Foundation has filed a federal lawsuit that says if “ministers of the gospel” are accorded preferential tax benefits, then FFRF's nonbelieving directors should get the same …
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New Braunfels Independent School District (ISD) in New Braunfels, Texas holds a required annual convocation for staff at the beginning and end of each school year at the Tree of …
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The Freedom From Religion Foundation and attorney Michael Newdow will continue to challenge the unconstitutional religious Pledge of Allegiance despite the refusal of the U.S. Supreme Court on June 13 …
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Victories and other updates in state/church news. Dan discusses his new book, “The Good Atheist.” Prof. Dennett discusses “Breaking the Spell,” his study on clergy leaving the pulpit. Podcast. …
The Freedom From Religion Foundation, on behalf of members in the Franklin County [Ind.] area, sent a letter to county commissioners and the Brookville Town Council objecting to a large nativity …
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The Freedom From Religion Foundation on behalf of a Tennessee complainant has sent two letters objecting to religious displays at Cove Lake State Park in Caryville. In her Dec. 13 …
The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit on Friday issued a ruling against the Freedom From Religion Foundation’s challenge of a New Hampshire statute requiring daily classroom …
Clinton Public Schools [Clinton, Miss.] included as part of its mission and vision statements a “Goals and Beliefs” statement, which contained religious language. The statement in relevant part read: “We …
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